Another multi-million dollar marijuana farm discovered near Houston

Updated 5:18 pm, Tuesday, September 2, 2014

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According to the Montgomery County Police Reporter, Washington County Sheriff's deputies seized $1,725,000 worth of marijuana on Monday, Aug. 11, 2014 – about 3,450 plants – from a 50-acre growing operation in the 11000 block of Palestine Road in Brenham. less

According to the Montgomery County Police Reporter, Washington County Sheriff's deputies seized $1,725,000 worth of marijuana on Monday, Aug. 11, 2014 – about 3,450 plants – from a 50-acre growing operation ... more

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According to the Montgomery County Police Reporter, Washington County Sheriff's deputies seized $1,725,000 worth of marijuana on Monday, Aug. 11, 2014 – about 3,450 plants – from a 50-acre growing operation in the 11000 block of Palestine Road in Brenham. less

According to the Montgomery County Police Reporter, Washington County Sheriff's deputies seized $1,725,000 worth of marijuana on Monday, Aug. 11, 2014 – about 3,450 plants – from a 50-acre growing operation ... more

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According to the Montgomery County Police Reporter, Washington County Sheriff's deputies seized $1,725,000 worth of marijuana on Monday, Aug. 11, 2014 – about 3,450 plants – from a 50-acre growing operation in the 11000 block of Palestine Road in Brenham. less

According to the Montgomery County Police Reporter, Washington County Sheriff's deputies seized $1,725,000 worth of marijuana on Monday, Aug. 11, 2014 – about 3,450 plants – from a 50-acre growing operation ... more

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These are the biggest Houston-area drug busts of 2014.

These are the biggest Houston-area drug busts of 2014.

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Sept. 2, 2014: – Polk County authorities uncovered another massive marijuana farm in their jurisdiction, this one containing roughly 9,600 plants, according to the Montgomery County Police Reporter.

Aug. 26, 2014: A marijuana-growing operation was discovered in the Houston area thanks to an anonymous tip. Deputies reported finding approximately 1,000 marijuana plants, with some as tall as four feet in height. The estimated street value of the marijuana was set at nearly half a million dollars. less

Aug. 26, 2014: A marijuana-growing operation was discovered in the Houston area thanks to an anonymous tip. Deputies reported finding approximately 1,000 marijuana plants, with some as tall as four feet in ... more

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Aug. 19, 2014: The Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office found a marijuana farm worth approximately $10 million located just North of Sugar Land Regional Airport. Benigno Ramirez of Michoacan, Mexico became a suspect in the case after police found a cellphone at the campsite that contained a selfie.

Aug. 19, 2014: The Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office found a marijuana farm worth approximately $10 million located just North of Sugar Land Regional Airport. Benigno Ramirez of Michoacan, Mexico became a ... more

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Aug. 11, 2014: According to the Montgomery County Police Reporter, Washington County Sheriff's deputies seized $1,725,000 worth of marijuana – about 3,450 plants – from a 50-acre growing operation in the 11000 block of Palestine Road in Brenham.

Aug. 11, 2014: According to the Montgomery County Police Reporter, Washington County Sheriff's deputies seized $1,725,000 worth of marijuana – about 3,450 plants – from a 50-acre growing operation in the ... more

July 28, 2014: A deer hunter stumbled upon a massive marijuana growing operation in Polk County, where authorities uncovered 100,197 plants among 29 fields with an estimated value of $175 million.

July 28, 2014: A deer hunter stumbled upon a massive marijuana growing operation in Polk County, where authorities uncovered 100,197 plants among 29 fields with an estimated value of $175 million.

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July 1, 2014: Forty-eight bundles (115.4 pounds) of cocaine, valued at $1,464,400 was recovered in a traffic stop July 1, 2014 in Fort Bend County. (Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office)

July 1, 2014: Forty-eight bundles (115.4 pounds) of cocaine, valued at $1,464,400 was recovered in a traffic stop July 1, 2014 in Fort Bend County. (Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office)

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July 1, 2014: Deputies in Chambers County stumbled upon a marijuana farm containing 5,500 plants worth a total of $2 million. A rancher working the federally-owned land called the sheriff's office after he noticed strange activity on the land. When deputies arrived, they found the large pot farm and two men scurrying away. (Chambers County Sheriff's Office) less

May 14, 2014: A routine traffic stop led to the discovery of a stash of drugs hidden in welding equipment, the Fayette County Sheriff's Office said today in a press release.
At around 12:40 p.m. May 13, Deputy Randy Thuman and his canine partner Lobos stopped a truck on westbound I-10, near Flatonia. While speaking with the driver, Jesus Gerado Vela Jr., 29, Thuman became suspicious of his behavior. Vela consented to a search the vehicle, deputies said.

May 14, 2014: A routine traffic stop led to the discovery of a stash of drugs hidden in welding equipment, the Fayette County Sheriff's Office said today in a press release. At around 12:40 p.m. May 13,

May 7, 2014: Officials found 24.56 pounds (11.16 kilos) of cocaine concealed in a homemade compartment inside a vehicle frame. The cocaine has a value of about $334,800, and Jeanie Burciaga, 38, and Adrian Martinez, 38, of Brownsville, were arrested and booked into the Fort Bend County Jail on charges of manufacturing/delivery of a controlled substance and second degree charges of unlawful use of a criminal instrument. less

May 7, 2014: Officials found 24.56 pounds (11.16 kilos) of cocaine concealed in a homemade compartment inside a vehicle frame. The cocaine has a value of about $334,800, and Jeanie Burciaga, 38, and Adrian ... more

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May 7, 2014: Humble ISD Elementary school teacher Monica Quintero, 31, and three others were been arrested on drug charges after Montgomery County deputy constables raided their Porter apartment where they found drugs, guns and cash inside. less

May 7, 2014: Humble ISD Elementary school teacher Monica Quintero, 31, and three others were been arrested on drug charges after Montgomery County deputy constables raided their Porter apartment where they ... more

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April 16, 2014: A Pearland woman was caught at the U.S. and Mexico border with just over $1 million in concealed narcotics, according to U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials. Officers found 19 pounds of methamphetamine, 12 pounds of heroin and another 10 pounds in cocaine inside the car being driven by the woman.

April 16, 2014: A Pearland woman was caught at the U.S. and Mexico border with just over $1 million in concealed narcotics, according to U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials. Officers found 19 pounds ... more

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March 31, 2014: Marijuana plants with an estimated street value of $1.4 million were found at an undisclosed Harris County location. The Harris County Sheriff's Office said it was a tip from the agency's smartphone app that led them to the bust. less

March 31, 2014: Marijuana plants with an estimated street value of $1.4 million were found at an undisclosed Harris County location. The Harris County Sheriff's Office said it was a tip from the agency's ... more

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March 28, 2014: Martin Martinez, 34, from La Marque, was
driving a Mercedes on I-10 in Baton Rouge, March 23, when he was pulled
over by troopers for improper lane usage. LSP said a search revealed
244 pounds of marijuana. less

March 28, 2014: Martin Martinez, 34, from La Marque, was driving a Mercedes on I-10 in Baton Rouge, March 23, when he was pulled over by troopers for improper lane usage. LSP said a search revealed 244 ... more

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March 5, 2014: Homeland Security Investigations agents executing a
search warrant for "drug-related activity" found a covert facility and
thousands of pills, said Greg Palmore, a spokesman for the federal
agency. The operation was not a laboratory, like one used to cook
methamphetamine, but used already prepared chemicals to make the pills. less

March 5, 2014: Homeland Security Investigations agents executing a search warrant for "drug-related activity" found a covert facility and thousands of pills, said Greg Palmore, a spokesman for the federal ... more

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Feb. 18, 2014: Harris County Sheriff's Office deputies seized
guns and 18 pounds of marijuana at a home in northwest Harris County.
The drugs were valued at about $90,000, and $13,000 in cash was also
discovered. less

Feb. 18, 2014: Harris County Sheriff's Office deputies seized guns and 18 pounds of marijuana at a home in northwest Harris County. The drugs were valued at about $90,000, and $13,000 in cash was also ... more

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Feb. 13, 2014: Law enforcement authorities seized about 3,000
grams of methamphetamine during a traffic stop on the frontage road of
U.S. 59 in Splendora. The drugs were estimated to be worth $300,00, and
two men were arrested. less

Feb. 13, 2014: Law enforcement authorities seized about 3,000 grams of methamphetamine during a traffic stop on the frontage road of U.S. 59 in Splendora. The drugs were estimated to be worth $300,00, and ... more

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Another multi-million dollar marijuana farm discovered near Houston

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For the third time in a month, authorities near Houston have discovered a multi-million dollar marijuana growing operation.

According to the Montgomery County Police Reporter, Washington County Sheriff's deputies seized $1,725,000 worth of marijuana on Monday – about 3,450 plants – from a 50-acre growing operation in the 11000 block of Palestine Road in Brenham.

The Sheriff's Office was tipped off about the grow operation by a local land owner.

No arrests have been made. Evidence suggests someone may have been living in the forested area near the field and tending to the marijuana, according to the Montgomery County Police Reporter.

On July 26, a deer hunter on came across a large pot farm, off Old Highway 35 near Goodrich, about 70 miles north of Houston. The grow was outfitted with sophisticated irrigation systems and underground power generators. Authorities would find 100,197 plants among 29 fields, with the estimated price of the pot listed at $175 million.